DNA FINGERPRINTING

Question 1

Also known as DNA profiling,

Answer 1

DNA FINGERPRINTING

Question 2

is a laboratory
technique used to establish a link between
biological evidence and individuals in various
contexts, such as criminal investigations,
paternity testing, and medical research.

Answer 2

DNA FINGERPRINTING

Question 3

is a method that uses the nucleotide sequences of specific regions of human DNA to create a unique genetic profile for individuals.

Answer 3

DNA fingerprinting

Question 4

DNA fingerprinting was first developed by____ in ____ year.

Answer 4

Sir William Herschel
in 1858

Question 5

DNA fingerprinting was first developed by Sir William Herschel in 1858 for identification purposes and later refined by ___ in ___. leading to its widespread use in various fields.

Answer 5

Dr. Alec Jeffreys in 1984,

Question 6

Technique 1: (RFLP Analysis)
is a DNA FINGERPRINTING technique. Stands for…..

Answer 6

Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
Analysis

Question 7

In DNA FINGERPRINTING,
Technique 2: (STR Analysis)
stands for______.

Answer 7

Short Tandem Repeats Analysis

Question 8

Common challenges in DNA fingerprinting include issues like____ and ____ , which can complicate the analysis and interpretation of results.

Answer 8

DNA mixture and degradation

Question 9

STEPS INVOLVED IN THE DNA FINGERPRINTING PROCESS:

Answer 9

1. Sample Collection
2. DNA Extraction
3. Restriction Digestion, Amplification, or DNA Sequencing.
4. Agarose Gel
   Electrophoresis
5. Interpreting Results

Question 10

DNA FINGERPRINTING: USES

Answer 10

Uses:
Forensic Identification
Paternity Testing
Genealogy and Ancestry Tracing
Medical Diagnostics and
Personalized Medicine
Conservation Biology

Question 11

DNA FINGERPRINTING Function:

Answer 11

Function:

Sample Collection
DNA Extraction
PCR Amplification
Gel Electrophoresis
Analysis and Interpretation
Database Comparison